A chemical leak at a Houston-area water park left dozens of people with breathing and skin irritation problems on Saturday — including 26 who were hospitalized, one in a critical condition, per the New York Times.
Driving the news: Lina Hidalgo, Houston's chief elected official, told reporters over 60 people had undergone decontamination procedures following the leak at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring, Texas.
Another heat wave is striking the U.S. — this time engulfing the northern Rockies and High Plains, where temperatures were set to soar into the triple digits this weekend. The heat won't relent for a week in some areas.
Why it matters: Extreme heat contributes to the potential for new wildfires to form, as well as extreme wildfire behavior.
